Bucksend
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Hi all,
First off, I know this topic has been covered over and over but I am really struggling to find out what I need to, most topics end up talking about fuse replacement/piggyback kits...
So I was bought a Dash Cam (Amacam M-80) and hard wire kit for my birthday and want to install it. I am happy with routing the cable but not sure where to go to. I would like it on an ignition live. If it makes any difference I drive a 57 plate Ford Focus.
The hard wire kit I have:
USB for Camera - Voltage box - Single black wire with bare end
- Two wires twisted together and fixed to a 'U' shaped crimp type end
Am I right in thinking the bare end wire needs to be grounded against the car body(simply undo a bolt and tuck it in before tightening again?)
My question really relates to the double wire. If I find a cable that is ignition only (wipers or something?) near the fuse box whats my best way of connecting? I assume both cables need to be attached to the same wire. Am I best cutting the 'U' shaped end off, twisting the bare ends together and fixing it to a bit of bare wire(cut away the plastic to reveal this on the right wire)
I hope this all makes sense and that someone can give me the probably simple advice I need, once again, sorry to go over this but I know nothing about electrics and don't want 12v in my fingers!
Thank,
Adam
First off, I know this topic has been covered over and over but I am really struggling to find out what I need to, most topics end up talking about fuse replacement/piggyback kits...
So I was bought a Dash Cam (Amacam M-80) and hard wire kit for my birthday and want to install it. I am happy with routing the cable but not sure where to go to. I would like it on an ignition live. If it makes any difference I drive a 57 plate Ford Focus.
The hard wire kit I have:
USB for Camera - Voltage box - Single black wire with bare end
- Two wires twisted together and fixed to a 'U' shaped crimp type end
Am I right in thinking the bare end wire needs to be grounded against the car body(simply undo a bolt and tuck it in before tightening again?)
My question really relates to the double wire. If I find a cable that is ignition only (wipers or something?) near the fuse box whats my best way of connecting? I assume both cables need to be attached to the same wire. Am I best cutting the 'U' shaped end off, twisting the bare ends together and fixing it to a bit of bare wire(cut away the plastic to reveal this on the right wire)
I hope this all makes sense and that someone can give me the probably simple advice I need, once again, sorry to go over this but I know nothing about electrics and don't want 12v in my fingers!
Thank,
Adam